How Korean semiconductor firms can navigate uncertainty amid U.S. tariff bombshells
28 November 2025 — In an interview with Aju Business, Per Stenius, Client Direcor at Reddal, discussed how Korean firms should adopt scenario analysis to prepare for multiple futures, amid fierce competition with suppliers from other countries.
Governance reform to accelerate SMEs’ growth in Korea
13 January 2025 — The Korean industrial ecosystem needs to reduce its excessive reliance on conglomerates and enhance the independence of SMEs. This shift would benefit individual companies and contribute to the value enhancement of the Korean economy.
Building the skills of a Chief Transformation Officer
18 September 2017 — In a world of continuous change, companies should turn market pressure into a change capability that becomes a competitive advantage. Appointing a chief transformation officer to comprehensively lead change itself is a solution.
Identifying investment targets through future-looking industry analysis
11 October 2022 — Traditionally, private equity (PE) sourcing relies on networks and industry screening, causing leads investors to compete for the same targets. Conducting future industry analysis can give PE investors an edge, identifying emerging opportunities early and building a competitive advantage.
China sharpens maritime economic statecraft amid US tensions
15 October 2025 — Recent Chinese actions, from sanctioning U.S. subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean to imposing steep port fees on U.S.-linked vessels, illustrate Beijing’s growing use of targeted economic tools in the maritime domain.
South Korea’s opportunity to pave the way for a more promising future, amidst current uncertainties
3 February 2025 — Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Korea and the implications of Trump’s second presidency, the Korean economy faces the risk of significant instability. Now is the critical moment for Korea to reform its old growth model for a brighter future.
Reddal CEO Forum: Building the future Korea in the new world order
22 July 2025 — On June 12, 2025, Reddal continued the global series of CEO Forums with the second event in Seoul, South Korea. The event was themed “80 years of liberation, the next 80 years: Building the future Korea in the new world order”.
The untapped business opportunity in Southeast Asia – productivity improvement
30 March 2016 — Low productivity is the main challenge facing Southeast Asian economies. There is a macroeconomic imperative to boost productivity but implementation is difficult. In this article, we address automation, efficiency and human capital development as key new business development areas in the region.